Up your safari experience.
When it comes to luxury villas on Big Five private game reserves, Thanda Safari’s Villa iZulu has been honoured with the most awards of any luxury, privately-owned villa in Africa by the World Travel Awards. This magnificent Afro-chic safari villa was initially built as a private getaway for Thanda Safari’s Swedish owners, the Olofsson family, who subsequently opened it to guests. It has a butler, chef and manager attending to guests’ every need.
Situated in the heart of this Big Five private game reserve, Villa iZulu has five luxurious bedrooms en suite, a large living and dining area, Hemingway library, cellar and gym. It is situated in a beautifully landscaped garden, securely fenced in from the surrounding reserve. The garden has a swimming pool, boma and observation terrace overlooking a water hole. It is the ideal safari retreat for visitors who want complete solitude, as well as for families and children, friends, and discreet gatherings. Villa iZulu has its own helicopter pad as well as separate quarters for childminders and VIP security officials. A safari vehicle, guide and tracker is dedicated to Villa iZulu guests.
Accommodation & Ambience
Villa iZulu offers an unrivalled luxury safari retreat with five elegantly appointed en-suite suites, accommodating a maximum of 10 guests and welcoming children of all ages, making it ideal for families, friends, and exclusive group getaways. Originally designed as the private residence of the Olofsson family, the Afro-chic villa features spacious living and dining areas, a Hemingway-inspired library, a wine cellar, and a fully equipped gym, creating an exceptional home-away-from-home experience. Surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, guests can relax by the private swimming pool, gather around the traditional boma, or enjoy panoramic wildlife viewing from the observation terrace overlooking a nearby waterhole. A dedicated butler, chef, and villa manager provide personalized service, while a private safari vehicle, guide, and tracker ensure an intimate safari experience. Located in a malaria-free Big Five private game reserve, Villa iZulu combines complete privacy, world-class hospitality, and breathtaking natural surroundings to create an atmosphere of exclusivity, tranquility, and refined luxury.
Highlights
1.Easy access from Durban for a convenient safari journey.
2.Peaceful remote setting surrounded by the natural beauty of KwaZulu-Natal.
3.Private reserve location offering an exclusive wilderness escape.
4.Flexible travel options with scheduled road and air connections.
5.Smooth arrival experience with arranged transfers to the reserve.
Ideal for Safari Travellers
1.Located in the heart of northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
2.Approximately 260 km north of Durban.
3.Situated within the exclusive Thanda Safari Game Reserve.
4.Accessible by road via the N2 and D242 routes.
5.Conveniently reached from major regional and international airports.
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